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This position is open to US Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps Officers

JOB SUMMARY:

NOTE: This position is in the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps and you will be referred as a Commissioned Corps personnel and not as a candidate to a permanent GS career or career-conditional appointment. This USPHS position is being filled at the rank of Lieutenant Commander (O-4).

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: ONLY USPHS OFFICERS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THESE POSITIONS BASED ON THE APPLICANT'S YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND THE NEEDS OF THE LOCATION.

Do you desire to protect American interests and secure our Nation while building a meaningful and rewarding career? If so, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling. DHS components work collectively to prevent terrorism, secure borders, enforce and administer immigration laws, safeguard cyberspace and ensure resilience to disasters. The vitality and magnitude of this mission is achieved by a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS.

This is a key position within the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). ICE utilizes the government's second largest cadre of law enforcement officers to ensure our nation's economic, transportation and infrastructure security. ICE enforces immigration and customs laws. Our talented and courageous workforce identifies criminal activities and eliminates vulnerabilities that pose a threat to our nation's borders.

ICE is the primary investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security. With more than 19,000 employees in 400 offices around the world, ICE is a key component of the DHS layered defense approach to protecting our nation. For additional information about ICE and career opportunities go to http://www.ice.gov/.

The ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC) exists within the organizational structure of the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) under the supervision of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps Officers, civil service staff and contractors comprise the healthcare professionals working together to provide quality healthcare services.

The incumbent serves as the Field Medical Coordinator for the ICE Health Services Corps (IHSC) in Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) custody. IHSC serves as ICEs medical authority on detention health care.

The incumbent will coordinate medical, mental health, dental and durable medical equipment (DME) services for individuals in the custody of ICE; provide case coordination and monitoring on high risk and problem prone cases and inter-facility admissions to Short Stay Units (SSUs) pursuant to the IHSC National Policies and Procedures. The incumbent will also provide medical consultation services and screening of individuals in ICE custody to the incumbents assigned Field Office Director and staff. The incumbent will also be expected to conduct routine and ad hoc visits to ICE-designated facilities within the Field Officer Directors Area of Responsibility (AOR). The incumbent will serve as the medical subject matter expert (SME) for the Field Office Director and will serve as the liaison between the FOD and the IHSC.

MISSION:IHSC protects America by providing health care and public health services in support of immigration and customs law enforcement. This is accomplished through maintaining a committed, effective and efficient workforce who provides evidenced based appropriate health care in a cost effective manner.

COMPETENCIES:

If the incumbent holds a clinical license, it is the responsibility of the incumbent to fulfill the obligation(s) of their licensing or certifying body to maintain currency. This position may be required to perform clinical activities with the scope of clinical license in times of critical needs within the agency.

Respond to ad hoc and non-routine report(s) requested by FOD with approval from IHSC Office of the Director.

Provides support, recommendations and assistance to ICE in placing detainees with special medical and mental health needs in appropriate facilities.

Conducts site visits to non-IHSC staffed detention facilities where ICE detainees are housed.

Provides orientation and guidance to the respective custody and medical staff members of facilities in which ICE detainees are held regarding IHSC policies and procedures.

Provides coverage and support to other Field Case Managers and the Regional Medical Coordinator Manager as needed (e.g., annual leave, TDY assignments, illness).

Assist ICE officers with post intake screening of detainees who have significant health issues as needed.

Assist with the review of ICE medical Performance Based National Detention Standards (PBNDS) compliance at local and county IGSAs within the incumbents AOR and submits findings to applicable Detention Service Monitors (DSMs).

Conduct independent medical review as requested by FOD with approval from IHSC Office of the Director.

Ensure appropriate plan for continuity of care is established prior to release and removal of ICE detainees.

Serve as liaison with local health departments for infectious diseases.

Follows supervisory chain of command.

Travel required.

Contractual obligation will be a minimum of 2 years for individuals or Corps officers who are currently employed within ICE Health Service Corps, and a minimum of 3 years for officers from other agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Professional background in health care with extensive direct patient care experience, preferably within a correctional/detention setting.

Achieve and maintain status as a certified Case Manager, Utilization Review / Utilization Management Professional through formal training and other means.

Ability to plan and organize her/his own workload and travel schedule utilizing the IHSC travel policies.

Flexibility and adaptability to sudden changes in schedules and work requirements.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Computer literate on MS Office applications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work may require physical exertion such as lifting objects greater than 30 pounds.

Required to perform CPR standing or kneeling.

Must be able to assist patients in and out of wheelchairs and/or medical beds.

The work may necessitate some physical characteristics that will be required when responding to an emergency situation, such as running short distance, prolonged standing and working in an austere environment.

Must be able to walk up and downstairs, to include during emergency situations.

Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time [6-8 Hours].

Performing repeated bending motion.

Average manual dexterity for computer operation.

Phone use for extended periods of time.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Applications will be evaluated against the required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities as listed in this announcement.

BENEFITS:

Pay and benefits for PHS officers are managed through the Division of Commissioned Corps Personnel and Readiness and are comparable to the pay and allowances authorized for members of the Armed Forces. Specific information can be found in the Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation, 7000.14-R at http://comptroller.defense.gov/fmr/07a/index.html.

OTHER INFORMATION:

DHS SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:

1. DHS

2. ICE

3. ERO

HHS SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:

1. Health and Human Services (HHS)

2. USPHS

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:

Reports to the Regional Medical Coordinator Manager/designee within their Area of Responsibility (AOR).

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, July 05, 2013 to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account,https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

You must submit your resume which shows relevant experience, education, and training. Work experience should include job title, duties, employer's name, daytime telephone number and address, starting and ending dates, hours worked per week, and indicate if we may contact your current supervisor.

You must submit copies of proof of licensures, degrees, certificates and all other required documentation identified in this announcement.

You must submit your three (3) most recent Commissioned Officer Effectiveness Report (COER).

Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:

You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.

NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.

If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):

If you cannot complete your Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, July 05, 2013 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.

Fax all six pages of the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.

Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. If you need further assistance, contact the Human Resources Office representative listed on this announcement at least one day prior to Friday, July 05, 2013 for further instructions. You must submit all required information by Friday, July 05, 2013. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible. A valid email address is required in order to notify you of the outcome of your application.